1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 705 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1969 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | 500 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 27 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |